Physical Metallurgy - Lesson 2

Plastic Deformation of Metals

Page 1: Introduction to Plastic Deformation

  • Definition and overview of the concept of plastic deformation in metals.

Page 2: Definition of Deformation

  • Deformation: A change in dimension or shape of a material brought about by an applied stress.

Page 3: Deformation in Metals

  • Illustrates the significance and impact of deformation in metals.

Page 4: Deformation in Structures

  • Discusses the implications of deformation in structural applications.

Page 5: Deformation in Metal Processing

  • Examination of how deformation influences various metal processing techniques.

Page 6: Types of Deformation

  • Elastic Deformation

  • Plastic Deformation

Page 7: Elastic Deformation

  • Characteristics: Refers to ‘temporary deformation’ where the material returns to its original shape after the load is removed.

Page 8: Plastic Deformation

  • Characteristics: Refers to ‘permanent deformation’ where the material does not return to its original shape after loading.

Page 9: Quantitative Measure of Deformation

  • Deformation measured as strain: Strain (e) = ΔL / Li x 100%, where ΔL = Lf - Li and Li = initial length.

Page 10: Engineering vs True Stress and Strain

  • Engineering Stress (σ): F / A

  • Engineering Strain (ε): ΔL / L0

  • True Stress (στ): F / Ainst

  • True Strain (ε): dL / L

Page 11: Relationships between Engineering and True Measures

  • Engineering strain to true strain: ε = ln(e+1)

  • Engineering stress to true stress: σ = σ (e+1)

Page 12: Stress-Strain Curve

  • Depicts the mechanical properties of metals as obtained from the Tension Test.

  • The curve reflects the load-elongation characteristics of the material.

Page 13: Tensile Test Setup

  • Components involved: Load cell, extensometer, specimen, and moving crosshead.

Page 14: Stress-Strain Curve Description

  • Includes critical points such as yield point, ultimate stress, and the failed point of the curve.

Page 15: Elements of the Stress-Strain Curve

  • Distinction between elastic deformation and plastic deformation through stress (σ) and strain (ε) ranges.

Page 16: Toughness and its Relation to the Curve

  • Toughness: Energy needed to break a unit volume of material, represented by the area under the stress-strain curve.

  • Metals exhibit larger toughness compared to ceramics and certain polymers.

Page 17: Data from Stress-Strain Curve

  • Identifies ultimate stress, yield stress, and their positions within elastic and plastic regions of the curve.

Page 18: Plastic Deformation in Single Crystals

  • Examines phenomena in materials such as olivine post deformation analysis (N. Christensen, 1995).

Page 19: Slip Lines in Metals

  • Visual depiction of straight slip lines in copper post deformation.

Page 20: Shearing Stress in Crystals

  • Illustrates the sinusoidal relationship of displacement under shearing forces.

  • Highlights that actual strength is significantly lesser than theoretical strength due to the presence of dislocations.

Page 21: Yield Strength Discrepancy

  • Explains that actual yield strength is lower than theoretical strength due to dislocations, which facilitate slip in the crystals.

Page 22: Perfect Materials: Whiskers

  • Discusses the ideal properties and strength of whiskers made of materials like iron.

Page 23: Formation of Dislocations

  • Sources of Dislocations: Includes solidification issues and applied stress conditions (homogenous and heterogeneous).

Page 24: Burger's Vector

  • Defines dislocation distortion in lattice structures, described with magnitude and direction.

Page 25: Burger's Circuit

  • Visual representation of Burgers circuit illustrating dislocation types (screw dislocation).

Page 26: Stress Field Interactions

  • Discusses stress fields in dislocations and their environmental interactions.

Page 27: Dislocation Multiplication

  • Illustrates the generation of dislocation loops and Frank-Read sources for dislocation multiplication.

Page 28: Frank-Read Source Overview

  • A visual representation showcasing the mechanism of dislocation generation and multiplication.

Page 29: Slip in Perfect Crystals

  • Contrast views showcasing the state of crystals before and after slip.

Page 30: Slip Plane in Perfect Crystals

  • Highlights the designated slip planes where deformation occurs preferentially.

Page 31: Slip Steps in Crystalline Structures

  • Details the steps and mechanics of lattice slip during deformation.

Page 32: Challenges of Slip in Perfect Crystals

  • Slip is difficult due to the requirement to break bonds simultaneously across the lattice.

Page 33: Slip in Defective Crystals

  • Easier slip occurs as atoms only need to break bonds incrementally.

Page 34: Models of Dislocation Movement

  • Overview of how dislocations move and the directionality of their motion.

Page 35: Conservative vs Non-Conservative Motion

  • Differentiates between glide (conservative) and climb (non-conservative) dislocation movements.

Page 36: Non-Conservative Motion Description

  • Types of non-conservative motions including climb and associated conditions.

Page 37: Types of Non-Conservative Motion

  • Detailed breakdown of climb and cross slip in dislocation movements.

Page 38: Cross Slip Dynamics

  • Mechanics of screw dislocation movement across slip planes.

Page 39: Slip along Atomic Planes

  • Describes preferential slip along high-density planes resulting in minimum atomic displacement.

Page 40: Slip Systems in Crystalline Metals

  • Summary table listing crystal structures, slip planes/directions, and examples of metals.

Page 41: Causes of Slip

  • Slip occurs uniquely under shear stress specifically resolved in the slip plane and direction.

Page 42: Resolved Shear Stress Calculation

  • Formula and application to derive resolved shear stress necessary for dislocation movement.

Page 43: Critical Resolved Shear Stress (CRSS)

  • Defines CRSS as the threshold stress needed for plastic deformation.

Page 44: CRSS Values in Metals

  • Comparative overview of CRSS for different metals indicating capacities for deformation.

Page 45: Twinning Mechanism

  • Discussion of twinning in metals, particularly in BCC or HCP structures, under specific conditions.

Page 46: Twin Characteristics in Microstructure

  • Highlights typical features of mechanical and annealing twins in microstructural analysis.

Page 47: Slip vs. Twinning Comparison

  • Differences between slip and twinning, focusing on lattice reorientation and atomic spacing.

Page 48: Slip vs. Twinning Visuals

  • Illustrative comparison of slip and twinning mechanisms in a crystallographic context.

Page 49: Sample Problem Overview

  • Presents a brief case study with a steel bar to demonstrate calculation of stress and strain.

Page 50: Calculation Setup

  • Initial and final state data for problem-solving on fracture stress and strain.

Page 51: Engineering and True Stress Calculation

  • Engaging in calculations to derive the appropriate fracture stress and strains from the data provided.